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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.53, 443.48 and 246.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.53, 443.48 and 246.83 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.53 : 443.48 = 246.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.53/443.48 = 246.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.53x = 443.48 × 246.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.53x = 109,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,460.72/321.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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